Students will discover the power of triangles and pyramids in engineering, identifying stable shapes in famous buildings and their own environment through a 'Shape Detective' activity and a hands-on construction challenge.
A quick 30-minute introduction to the skeletal system, focusing on its main functions and the names of key bones in the human body. Students will explore how their 'internal frame' helps them move and stay protected.
A foundational science lesson for Kindergarteners exploring the life cycle of a plant from seed to flower and the basic needs required for growth. Students will observe visual stages of growth and identify what plants need to survive.
A lesson exploring the diverse animals that call trees their home, focusing on identification and the specific parts of the tree they inhabit.
Students explore the ecosystem beneath the forest floor, focusing on animals that create tunnels and live among tree roots.
A 30-minute independent writing lesson for 2nd graders to explore the role of pollinators in our ecosystem, featuring a word bank and descriptive writing prompts.
Students will learn about the vital role of pollinators in our ecosystem through a short reading passage and independent comprehension activities.
A foundational MLL lesson for 1st grade students focused on oral language and visual recognition of animals and their habitats (Forest, Ocean, Desert). The lesson emphasizes Total Physical Response (TPR), visual matching, and basic phonics connections.
A lesson introducing students to various ecosystems through vocabulary and visual identification. Students will learn the key characteristics of different biomes including forests, deserts, and oceans.
An outdoor exploration where students become 'Baby Detectives' to find and observe different types of babies in nature, including human, animal, and plant life. Students will learn that all living things start small and require care and specific environments to grow.
A first-grade lesson focused on identifying attributes and comparing/contrasting everyday objects, weather, and characters to build foundational logic and observation skills.
Students will identify the five sense organs and explain how they help humans perceive and interact with the world around them through reading and assessment.
An introductory lesson for kindergarten students to learn about the basic needs of plants (sun, water, soil) through interactive play.
An introductory lesson for K-2 students focusing on the major bones of the human body and their primary functions through movement and visual labeling.
An interactive kindergarten lesson where students become 'Nature Detectives' to identify living and non-living things through observation and a hands-on sorting game.
A comprehensive set of materials designed for MCAS-Alt portfolios, focusing on the plant life cycle (birth, growth, reproduction, and death) through sequencing and model-building.
A comprehensive resource set for teaching and assessing the flow of matter in ecosystems, specifically designed for MCAS-Alt data collection. Students will identify roles (producer, consumer, decomposer) and build models of energy flow using food chains.
A kindergarten lesson exploring the characteristics of living things through observation and sorting. Students use 'detective skills' to categorize items and discuss tricky cases like seeds and fire.
Explore the fascinating world of birds that have traded flight for other incredible skills in this engaging introductory lesson.
A hands-on project where students explore their own traits and talents. Students will document their unique 'code' and present their findings through a structured project guide.
Focuses on summarizing Kamal's story and digging deeper into character feelings. Students will compare literal text with implied meaning and practice identifying the main idea and key supporting details.
Students will define and distinguish between inherited traits (hair color, eye color) and talents (singing, sports) using Kamal's story as a guide. They will use a graphic organizer to categorize these features and complete a varied question worksheet.
A visual, snowman-themed lesson designed for autistic elementary students to explore the three states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) through hands-on experimentation and clear visual aids.
A high-interest, low-complexity lesson designed for LIFE students focused on identifying basic insect anatomy and creating a unique bug through a project-based drawing and writing activity.
A bilingual English-Mandarin lesson introducing kindergarten students to the concepts of living and non-living things through visual sorting and interactive discussion.
A fun, 25-minute introduction for Kindergarten students to discover how their brains help them think, feel, and learn every day.
A comprehensive lesson focusing on identifying and summarizing the physical properties of rocks, minerals, soil, and water through hands-on exploration.
An interactive sorting activity where students categorize various objects into solids, liquids, and gases. This hands-on game uses visual cues to reinforce the fundamental properties of the states of matter.
Students will explore and summarize the physical properties of Earth materials including rocks, minerals, soil, and water through hands-on investigations and observation.
A set of engaging memory cards and supporting materials designed to help students master two-syllable words where both syllables are open. Students will match syllable pairs to form complete words, reinforcing phonics and decoding skills.
Students will explore how months divide the year into seasons and practice associating specific weather and activities with the month of July.
A comprehensive 1st-3rd grade lesson exploring the Bald Eagle as a national symbol, its habitat across North America, and its impressive physical characteristics through video, mapping, and measurement.
A hands-on science lesson for Kindergarten and 1st-grade students to discover the uniqueness of fingerprints through observation and activity. Students will explore how police use these unique marks as identification tools.
A high-energy lesson where students develop listening and identification skills by exploring the sounds and functions of various transportation modes, from bicycles to rockets.
In this 1st-grade lesson, students explore the difference between human-powered and machine-powered transportation. Through a video, a classroom scavenger hunt, and a creative design challenge, they learn how energy and engines move us from place to place.
A 2nd-grade science lesson exploring shivering as an involuntary reflex that generates heat to keep the body at a constant temperature. Includes a movement-based hook, video analysis, a 'Muscle Heat Lab,' and a creative drawing exit ticket.
A 1st-grade science lesson where students explore reflexes as automatic body responses through a foam ball hook, a SciShow Kids video, and a sorting activity.
A Kindergarten lesson exploring how clothing acts as insulation by trapping body heat. Students will compare heat loss in different containers, watch a SciShow Kids video, and complete a 'Dress the Bear' activity to visualize heat arrows being trapped by layers.
A hands-on lesson for Pre-K and Kindergarten students to learn the science of staying warm and the practical skill of dressing in winter layers. Features a science video, a high-energy relay race, and a mnemonic rhyme for dressing independently.